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2019 International Friendlies

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Posted November 05, 2019 22:28 · last edited November 05, 2019 22:31

Still weak at fullback and we're probably short a genuine holding midfielder. Apart from that it's as good a team as we've ever put out I'd say

Big hopes on Bell. Hope he starts for the 1st eleven. Though international football obviously a huge step up from US college stuff.

Also badly need a 2nd striker. Wood then daylight at the moment.

McCowatt, Waine, Mata and Collier all showing promise. Barbarouses also capable there (although not this time around)

Admittedly it didn't really suit Barba playing alone up top against Peru, plus he didn't get much service (apart from Thomas it was a very average midfield) - but he was a massive step down even from a half fit Woodsman in those games.

Need someone else to develop as a realistic true 2nd striker option in this WC cycle. Noting that by NZ standards Wood is effectively a once in a 2-3 generation player, ie best since Wynton. We now need a Smeltz/Killen level, 2nd true striker as a backup.

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Unknown editor edited November 05, 2019 22:31

Nelfoos wrote:

coochiee wrote:

james dean wrote:

Still weak at fullback and we're probably short a genuine holding midfielder. Apart from that it's as good a team as we've ever put out I'd say

Big hopes on Bell. Hope he starts for the 1st eleven. Though international football obviously a huge step up from US college stuff.

Also badly need a 2nd striker. Wood then daylight at the moment.

McCowatt, Waine, Mata and Collier all showing promise. Barbarouses also capable there (although not this time around)

Need someone else to develop as a realistic true 2nd striker option in this WC cycle. Noting that by NZ standards Wood is effectively a once in a 2-3 generation player. Best since Wynton.

Unknown editor edited November 05, 2019 22:30

Nelfoos wrote:

coochiee wrote:

james dean wrote:

Still weak at fullback and we're probably short a genuine holding midfielder. Apart from that it's as good a team as we've ever put out I'd say

Big hopes on Bell. Hope he starts for the 1st eleven. Though international football obviously a huge step up from US college stuff.

Also badly need a 2nd striker. Wood then daylight at the moment.

McCowatt, Waine, Mata and Collier all showing promise. Barbarouses also capable there (although not this time around)

Need someone else to develop as a realistic true 2nd striker option in this WC cycle.